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TCFD reporting playbook for more consistent climate disclosures
The Institute of International Finance and the UN Environment Programme published a how-to guide to help financial institutions produce more uniform and comprehensive disclosures on climate risks.FRC provides guidance on going concern, risk, viability reporting
UK regulator stresses the value of clear disclosure of actions taken ‘at different stages in the recovery process’.Video: China’s economic recovery quickens
China's economic recovery quickened in the third quarter of 2020 but missed forecasts. It is the only major global economy expected to grow this year.Using financial forecasts to set compensation
With so much upheaval, finance will have to pay close attention to data when adjusting compensation structures in the year ahead.7 ways finance leaders can improve their emotional intelligence
The coronavirus pandemic is stressful for businesses and their workforces. Emotional intelligence helps manage stress and improve performance in a crisis, which is particularly important for finance leaders.Leading with empathy during the pandemic
Empathy comes more easily to some people than it does to others. Leadership experts share ways you can develop this key trait.No global tax agreement this year, OECD says
The new goal is mid-2021, but some nations impatient with the delay in addressing the tax challenges of digitalisation may decide to unilaterally adopt digital services taxes.FRC sets out best practice on AGMs and video in company reporting
The UK’s Financial Reporting Council has recommended boards increase their AGM engagement through a ‘significant increase’ in use of technology.5 ways to support your co-workers remotely
Showing support through screens requires a new level of empathy.Moving to a permanent or hybrid remote-working model?
For companies considering a fully remote workforce or a hybrid model, new and comprehensive remote-working policies will need to be developed in partnership with key internal stakeholders such as HR, finance, strategy, and IT.UK businesses facing COVID-19 restrictions to receive expanded aid
The UK government has announced further help for businesses forced to shut their premises as a result of coronavirus restrictions.Tips for employees navigating remote work
Permanent office work’s full-time return seems a long way off for some of us. Career expert Rhymer Rigby shares advice for adapting to a hybrid model’s challenges.Understanding neurodiversity in the workplace
Supporting 'diversity of thought' within finance teams can yield major competitive advantages.Regulator gives guidance to investors on the UK Stewardship Code
In its Early Review of Reporting under the Stewardship Code 2020, the FRC provides expectations and guidance to investors.Video: Food giants call for tougher deforestation rules
Supermarkets, food manufacturers, and restaurant chains urged the UK government to strengthen a plan to stop tropical forests from being cut down.Finding the key to strategic cost management
Finance departments need to lead the way when it comes to reducing expenses in the long term.Driving ethical behaviour from any level
The World Bank’s Melanie Kanaka and UK National Health Service’s John Graham say finance professionals at all career stages can, and should, help encourage ethical behaviour within their organisations.Ethics in action: Confidentiality within the organisation
The modern workplace can be an ethical minefield. This monthly column helps you tackle the thorny, but very real, challenges that management accountants face in the workplace.A CFO gets the cameras rolling while Hollywood is on pause
Agility and scenario planning were key for Dawn’s Light Media to emerge from the lockdown and seize on the demand for movies on TV.
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